Hello Tim :) According to CNBC (link below) Coldwell Bank and CNET teamed together to drfine what a smart Home is: "...Coldwell Banker, which was actually founded in 1906 in a region of California now known as Silicon Valley, teamed up with CNET, a technology news and review website, to define the smart home:
A home that is equipped with network-connected products (i.e., "smart products," connected via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or similar protocols) for controlling, automating and optimizing functions such as temperature, lighting, security, safety or entertainment, either remotely by a phone, tablet, computer or a separate system within the home itself.
The home must have a smart security feature or a smart temperature feature in addition to a reliable internet connection. It then must include at least two features from a list of smart options, including appliances, entertainment, lighting, outdoor sensors, and safety detectors. ..."
There are 8 different features that will make your home "smart" and the following link goes into more detail about how they impact the home (things like temperature control to Safety to outdoor sprinkler systems):
QUALIFYING your home as a smart home (CERTIFICATION) must be done through an insurer or banker who participates in that area. I know that Coldwell Bankers does that. You must contact them and your home will be inspected to see if it qualifies. Below are links with more information. Good Luck Tim, and thank you for coming to Hometalk for answers. Have a great summer! :)
Qualifying for a smart home means embracing the latest in convenience and efficiency. It's not just about having gadgets; it's about creating a seamless experience. With smart building technologies, you can upgrade step by step. Start with smart plugs or lights, and then gradually add devices that sync together. It's all about making your life easier and your home a tech-savvy haven.
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Hello Tim :) According to CNBC (link below) Coldwell Bank and CNET teamed together to drfine what a smart Home is: "...Coldwell Banker, which was actually founded in 1906 in a region of California now known as Silicon Valley, teamed up with CNET, a technology news and review website, to define the smart home:
A home that is equipped with network-connected products (i.e., "smart products," connected via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or similar protocols) for controlling, automating and optimizing functions such as temperature, lighting, security, safety or entertainment, either remotely by a phone, tablet, computer or a separate system within the home itself.
The home must have a smart security feature or a smart temperature feature in addition to a reliable internet connection. It then must include at least two features from a list of smart options, including appliances, entertainment, lighting, outdoor sensors, and safety detectors. ..."
(http://www.cnbc.com/2016/05/09/just-what-is-a-smart-home-anyway.html)
There are 8 different features that will make your home "smart" and the following link goes into more detail about how they impact the home (things like temperature control to Safety to outdoor sprinkler systems):
http://www.cbsnews.com/media/8-features-that-will-make-your-home-smart/
QUALIFYING your home as a smart home (CERTIFICATION) must be done through an insurer or banker who participates in that area. I know that Coldwell Bankers does that. You must contact them and your home will be inspected to see if it qualifies. Below are links with more information. Good Luck Tim, and thank you for coming to Hometalk for answers. Have a great summer! :)
http://waves.wavgroup.com/2016/05/18/smart-home-certification-for-residential-properties/
Here is just one other link you may want to read before starting:
http://waves.wavgroup.com/2016/05/18/smart-home-certification-for-residential-properties/
and do you have to have the right to it?
I thought no permissions were needed also have u ever hear about smart building technologies
Qualifying for a smart home means embracing the latest in convenience and efficiency. It's not just about having gadgets; it's about creating a seamless experience. With smart building technologies, you can upgrade step by step. Start with smart plugs or lights, and then gradually add devices that sync together. It's all about making your life easier and your home a tech-savvy haven.